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A deal to extend a Black Sea port vital for the Russians was signed by Ukraine's new President Viktor Yanukovych and Dmitry Medvedev. The lease for Russia's naval base in Sevastopol, Ukraine has been extended for 25 years. It was set to expire in 2017. For the extension, Russia agreed to grant Ukraine discounts on natural gas. The deal will cost the Russians about $40 billion USD.
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